Family Law, Constitutional Law

Employment And Labor Law Alert: Minnesota's Same-Sex Marriage Law: Effects On Employers

by Angela Bohmann, Jewelie Grape, Christina Sans | Leonard, Street and Deinard on 5/20/2013

On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Governor Dayton signed into law a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota (H.F. 1054 and S.F. 925), effective August 1, 2013....more

Minnesota Gov. Signs Marriage Equality into Law

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 5/15/2013

Months after Minnesota voters declined to enshrine a ban on gay marriage in the state constitution, Gov. Mark Dayton today signed a bill that permits gay and lesbian couples to tie the knot....more

Gay Moms Get True Marriage Equality in Iowa

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 5/10/2013

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on May 3 that the state must recognize children born to lesbian couples as having two parents on their birth certificate, ensuring full parental rights for both parents and equal treatment for gay...more

Supreme Court Oral Arguments on DOMA, Proposition 8: Potential Employee Benefit Plan Implications

by Joseph S. Adams, Todd Solomon, Brian Tiemann | McDermott Will & Emery on 5/7/2013

On March 26 and 27, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in cases challenging the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8. A Supreme Court...more

Changes to NJ Child Support Guidelines Would Reflect Tough Times

by Donald Scarinci on 4/26/2013

Child support guidelines are an integral part of many New Jersey divorce proceedings involving children. The forms are completed by both parents and are considered by the court when establishing or modifying child...more

Illinois Inches Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 4/5/2013

While a bill legalizing gay marriage awaits enough support in the Illinois House of Representatives, the Cook County clerk is not defending against a lawsuit brought against the county by gay couples who say its refusal to...more

U.S. Supreme Court Hears DOMA Case—Now What?

by Jason A. Rothman | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/4/2013

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Windsor, 12-307, a case that raises the question of whether the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is constitutional. Among the various groups that are...more

Was this week the beginning of the end for DOMA?

by Nancy Van Tine | Burns & Levinson LLP on 4/1/2013

Hi there, This week had two days of arguments on gay marriage at the Supreme Court. The first case dealt with a challenge to the California law known as Prop. 8, which overturned the California Supreme Court’s...more

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in DOMA Challenge

by Joseph Russell, Jr. | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 3/28/2013

The Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is agay marriage federal law which bars interstate recognition of marriage between same sex couples. This means that while a marriage between members of the same sex in one state may be...more

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 3/28/2013

Most everyone is aware that the United States Supreme Court heard two historic cases this week focused on same-sex marriage. One involves California’s Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages (which was then rendered...more

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/28/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments today over the Defense of Marriage Act, which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriage....more

Will Supreme Court Punt on Gay Marriage Case?

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/27/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court today heard arguments in a case that could potentially grant marriage rights to gay couples in all 50 states, but the justices indicated that they would punt the issue instead....more

Why the Supreme Court Will Rule in Favor of Gay Marriage

by Lawyers.com on 3/27/2013

Originally published in The Huffington Post on March 25, 2013. We are on the threshold of a historic decision on individual rights by the Supreme Court of the United States as it considers two cases involving same-sex...more

Argument Report: The Constitutional Implications of Advance Payment Retainers and Divorce Claw-Back

by Sedgwick LLP on 3/25/2013

Earlier this week, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Earlywine v. Earlywine. In a fascinating, albeit one-sided argument (there was no appearance for the appellee), the Justices actively debated a wide...more

Historic Gay Marriage Cases Before Supreme Court Next Week

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/22/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in two cases that have the potential to change the face of LGBT rights and bring marriage equality to all Americans....more

Passage Of Controversial Law Could Tarnish Florida’s Reputation As International Dispute Resolution Center

by Rafael R. Ribeiro | Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 3/18/2013

You may not have heard of the think tank called the American Public Policy Alliance (APPA), or its “American Laws for American Courts” initiative, which “was crafted to protect American citizens’ constitutional rights against...more

The Conundrum Facing Same-sex Couples and Whether Help is on the Way

by Joseph Russell, Jr. | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 3/1/2013

In 1975, Paul Simon crooned, “[t]here must be fifty ways to leave your lover.” But in 2013, some married same-sex couples are having trouble finding any way to leave their partners. A recent New York Magazine cover story...more

Court Upholds LGBT Adoption Ban in Puerto Rico

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 2/27/2013

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court last week upheld the island’s ban on same-sex couples adopting children, noting that the legislature could change the law if it wished. ...more

Supreme Court Review of Same-Sex Marriage Cases Could Require Significant Changes to Employee Benefits

by Nancy Campbell, Kevin J. Hogan | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 2/20/2013

In our 2012 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists, we indicated that there was a strong possibility that the Supreme Court would grant certiorari this term in a series of cases challenging Section 3 of the Defense of...more

The Estate Tax Consequences of the Defense of Marriage Act for Same-Sex Couples

by Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP on 2/8/2013

As of January 1, 2013, the Civil Marriage Protection Act legalized same-sex marriage in the State of Maryland. From the estate-planning perspective, the passage of this law clarified many points that had been problematic for...more

Rhode Island House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/28/2013

On January 24, 2013, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill (51-19) legalizing same-sex marriage and affording same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples. If passed by the Senate, Rhode Island...more

Michigan Court of Appeals Approves Health Benefits for Unrelated Co-Residents of State Employees

by Scott Eldridge | Miller Canfield on 1/17/2013

On January 8, 2013, the Michigan Court of Appeals, in a two-to-one decision, held that the Michigan Civil Service Commission could extend eligibility in the State Health Plan to “other eligible adult individuals” (OEAI) who...more

Same-Sex Marriage Cases in 90 Seconds [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 1/14/2013

Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Will the U.S. Supreme Court weigh in on same-sex marriage, or sidestep the issue? Oral arguments are scheduled for March 26th and March 27th. Expect rulings in June. This video, from Bloomberg...more

LGBT Marriage Bills Coming in Illinois, Rhode Island

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 1/10/2013

Lawmakers in Illinois and Rhode Island are set to consider same-sex marriage bills early this year, which could make them the 10th and 11th states to bring marriage equality to their residents. Illinois fell just short...more

Illinois Supreme Court to Issue Final Four Civil Opinions on Friday Morning

by Kirk Jenkins | Sedgwick LLP on 12/26/2012

This morning, the Illinois Supreme Court announced that it will issue four more civil opinions on Friday morning to close out 2012. The upcoming decisions deal with issues as diverse as res judicata and absolute immunity,...more

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Employment And Labor Law Alert: Minnesota's Same-Sex Marriage Law: Effects On Employers

Minnesota Gov. Signs Marriage Equality into Law

Gay Moms Get True Marriage Equality in Iowa

Supreme Court Oral Arguments on DOMA, Proposition 8: Potential Employee Benefit Plan Implications

Changes to NJ Child Support Guidelines Would Reflect Tough Times

Illinois Inches Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

U.S. Supreme Court Hears DOMA Case—Now What?

Was this week the beginning of the end for DOMA?

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in DOMA Challenge

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

Will Supreme Court Punt on Gay Marriage Case?

Why the Supreme Court Will Rule in Favor of Gay Marriage

Argument Report: The Constitutional Implications of Advance Payment Retainers and Divorce Claw-Back

Historic Gay Marriage Cases Before Supreme Court Next Week

Passage Of Controversial Law Could Tarnish Florida’s Reputation As International Dispute Resolution Center

The Conundrum Facing Same-sex Couples and Whether Help is on the Way

Court Upholds LGBT Adoption Ban in Puerto Rico

Supreme Court Review of Same-Sex Marriage Cases Could Require Significant Changes to Employee Benefits

The Estate Tax Consequences of the Defense of Marriage Act for Same-Sex Couples

Rhode Island House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Michigan Court of Appeals Approves Health Benefits for Unrelated Co-Residents of State Employees

Same-Sex Marriage Cases in 90 Seconds [Video]

LGBT Marriage Bills Coming in Illinois, Rhode Island

Illinois Supreme Court to Issue Final Four Civil Opinions on Friday Morning

Same-Sex Marriage Cases in 90 Seconds [Video]

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